Applecross
Applecross (or A’Chomraich) the Sanctuary a jewel in the West Coast of Scotland. This remote highland village holds a fascination for residents and holiday makers alike. The landscape holds just about everything any discerning visitor to Scotland could want to see.
The “real” way into Applecross is over the Bealach nam Bo, according to the Guinness Book of Records the highest road in Britain on the strength of its’ sea level to 620m ascent in less than 6 miles. The car park has breath taking panoramic views of Rasaay, Rhona, the Isle of Skye and the Cullin mountain ranges, when the weather is clear even Harris and Lewis can be seen in the distance.
The “gateway” into Applecross is lined with regimented green fields, beech avenues and some of the most beautiful “dry stone” walls in the Highlands. These enclosures where constructed around 1830 from the remains of the “cleared” hamlets clustered around the Bay area. The centre of this area is the farm buildings where the Applecross Campsite is now situated.
Applecross Bay is a shallow sandy bay fantastic for paddling with the kids, building sand castles, or damming up the little streams that enter at it’s head. Swimming needs to be done when the tide is in or be prepared to walk about half a mile out to get the depth.
The Inn, Flowertunnel and Walled Garden are the only places to eat, unless you break out the bar-b-que, but I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. There seems to be an endless array of culinary awards collected from every type of master chef and eating guide, with the Inns seafood menu collecting the most.
To say that Applecross’s economy is challenged would be an understatement. The decline in the population between the wars started with the lack of work on the estate. Crofts could not maintain a satisfactory lifestyle. Back then there where 3 grocers’ shops, 2 butchers, a baker, post office, a cobbler and tailor. Now with a resident community of around 200 people the only way the community survives is through tourism. So when you take your holidays here, please support the community by using as many of the businesses as possible, especially the community petrol pumps.
The best time to visit is either April, May or June or at the other side of the season September and October these times usually have the best weather, least midges and the beaches are usually unoccupied. Not to mention the holiday accommodation is cheapest.
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